Ciprico 4400 Protecting Equipment and Data, Backing Up Data, Electrostatic Discharge ESD

Safety MediaVault 4440 User Manual

Protecting Equipment and Data

Backing Up Data

Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing data on the drives. Always back up the data on the drives and save it to a server or hard-drive before attaching the drives to the controller.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Static electricity can destroy sensitive electronic components inside a computer. Follow these procedures to prevent damage due to ESD:

•When unpacking a static-sensitive component from the shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static bag until you are ready to install the component. Before you unwrap the anti-static packaging, touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge static electricity from your body.

•When transporting a static-sensitive component, place it in an anti-static container or packaging

•Before touching any computer part, discharge any static charge your might have accumulated. Wear an ESD strap, stand on an ESD mat, or periodically touch an unpainted metal surface, such as the card-slot openings of the computer chassis.

•When the computer case is open and internal components are exposed, do not touch any internal part unnecessarily.

•Do not remove the MV 4440 from its protective bag until you are properly grounded.

•Handle the MV 4440 by its edges.

•Do not touch any pin, connector, lead or component on the MV 4440.

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